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Carrier profile · USDOT 2549801 · MC-888149 · Updated Aug 2, 2026
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC
63 power unitsavg 3.9 yrMulti-region · 15 statesSAINT CHARLES, IL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-888149 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
63Power units
28 observed · MCS-150
38Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 2, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 12 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2014.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 59 inspections.
USDOT registration1111 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo6.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC (USDOT 2549801) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 2, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 28, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 2, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
The carrier received 58 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 58 driver-level — across 15 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 2, 2026.
It reports 63 power units and 63 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 20, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC's USDOT number?
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC's USDOT number is 2549801, and its motor carrier number is MC-888149.
Is UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 2, 2026, UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC's safety record?
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC has a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 59 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC's fleet?
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC operates 63 power units and 63 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC based?
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC is based in SAINT CHARLES, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.
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